Recent content by Gamma1214

Nope, I'd see (at least part of) the paddle every stroke. Extra trippy colors are for the (WTH?) benefit of others and (possibly) to help searchers positively ID any remains. So far, my gunsmith friend's reaction was my favorite. He loves order and is very traditional. He shook his head &...

Photo documentation may be lacking but I got 'er done. Now to wrap this up... I clamped the seat to the porch railing outside and rounded the edges of the seat frame with an 80-grit belt sander belt that I'd cut in half and then 120 grit plumber's sanding cloth (again, not sure what it's really...

I think I camped in the turtle nesting area at WPASCR. I nearly tripped over these girls Saturday morning (they weren't very happy but were in the midst of laying eggs so neither moved)

Since I'd first responded, I've built 4. I'm, therefore, currently at 10 and will probably have to change it again this Spring.

Critical piece of info right there.

I've found this link helpful when determining park boundaries and whom to contact for permits. It also gives some information on private land (shows, for example that Mud River Station is owned by the Whitesand First Nation) and then you may be able to obtain permission to camp there as well...

Surely similar but... Mine will never grace the halls of any museum and (some did notice) none of the psychedelic colors on mine are visible to the paddler while actually using it. All that's visible while sitting in the seat is White Pine & Cherry (and, yes, that was certainly intentional)

That's a fair point. I hauled a Damsel Fly (tiny little solo stripper) from WPASCR because the owner is hoping that I can repair it (separate thread) and I'll probably make one myself this winter. It's about yak-sized so it's likely to be 1/2 the weight of a yak. Style it around a little...

@lowangle al, though the emphasis is on solos, tandems are welcome too and WCHA was represented there (w/ a gorgeous w/c solo). I forget the guy's name but he came in from Chicago. Your EM White would not look out of place (though someone will paddle it if you throw it on the bank with all...

I think so. By attaching the seat (whether bolted or epoxied) to the hull, I think I can have better access, lose an ounce or two and still maintain structural integrity. So far, I've dropped the rear thwart on every build. The one that made me the most nervous was the Raven and even it...

I took it to WPASCR this weekend and it saw a fair amount of paddling. I believe that 3 or 4 members here paddled it so I'll allow them to give feedback as they wish but there was one (the first one to take it out) who I don't believe is on here. He said that he was curious because he'd never...

Yes, as Tryin has said, the psychedelic Merlin made the trip. I took all 4 of the strippers and I was pleased to see them hit the water often even though they were obviously trippers and needed additional weight to paddle them properly. (most of the boats seemed to be smaller capacity day...

I know it sure feels accurate... lifting it & then the Raven makes me think it might be. The really scary part (If I'm carrying the lightest boat available on portages) is the abomination of a Merlin. It's finished as well but I don't have time to update that thread... maybe Sunday night.

I didn't get as many pictures today but she's done. Since the seat had to dry before I could lace it, I clamped it to the porch railing, sanded the edges round using an 80 grit belt sanding belt that I cut in half and then 120 grit plumber's sanding cloth. I used both like a shoe shine rag to...